Maker's Mark vs Lower East Side Blended Malt
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
| Maker's Mark | Lower East Side Blended Malt | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Maker's Mark | Lower East Side |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Bourbon | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 45% | 40% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £28.5 | £29.9 |
| Rating | 3.84/5 | 5.00/5 |
Maker's Mark
Lower East Side Blended Malt
Maker's Mark
Lower East Side Blended Malt
Quick verdict
Lower East Side Blended Malt is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.84).
Maker's Mark is better value at £29 vs £30.
For beginners: Lower East Side Blended Malt is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).
Maker's Mark
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£28.5 vs £29.9)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lower community rating (3.8 vs 5.0)
Lower East Side Blended Malt
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −More expensive (£29.9 vs £28.5)
Who should buy Maker's?
Maker's Mark is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Who should buy Lower?
Lower East Side Blended Malt is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Maker's Mark
Only Lower East Side Blended Malt